Killing of top BJP leader; J-K governor orders probe
Agencies Srinagar: The killing of a BJP leader in south Kashmir has sparked off a controversy with governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday ordering an inquiry headed by state chief secretary B V R Subrahmanyam to “identify lapses” while political parties accusing the top bureaucrat of creating a chaotic situation by withdrawing security of political […]
LS polls phase-5: 1.09% voting in Pulwama, Shopian; 21.01% in Ladakh
Srinagar : Chief Electoral Officer Jammu and Kashmir on Monday said 1.09 percent voting was recorded in Anantnag constituency till 11.am, while as 21.01 percent voting was recorded in Ladakh constituency in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls. Polling is underway in Tral, Pampore, Pulwama, Rajpora in Pulwama district; in Wachi and Shopian in […]
Civil Secretariat offices re-open in Srinagar
Srinagar : After a six month-long recess, the Civil Secretariat offices in Srinagar reopened on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik was given a ceremonial guard of honour by a contingent of the state’s armed police upon his arrival at the secretariat. Malik also spoke to the media on the occasion. Regarding the […]
Grenade lobbed on polling station in south Kashmir
Srinagar : Suspected militants on Monday morning hurled a grenade towards a polling station in Rahmoo village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports said that the unknown persons lobbed grenade on the polling booth stationed inside goverment middle school Rahmoo. However in the blast there were no injuries reported. A police officer said that a […]
Shopian shuts against militant killings
Srinagar :A complete shutdown is being observed in Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmir on Saturday to mourn the death of three Hizbul Mujahideen militants. Reports said all the shops and business establishments are closed while the while public transport is off the roads in the district. Contingents of forces have also been deployed […]
Congress helping BJP by setting up two candidates, dividing secular votes in Ladakh: PDP
Srinagar : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday appealed the people of Ladakh to en-masse vote for Sajjad Kargilli and has termed him a voice of reason and rationality. PDP senior leader Naeem Akhtar said that Sajjad Kargilli’s victory in upcoming parliament elections will strengthen the secular forces in the state as well as in […]
Dr Kaiser Kaul Is New Principal GMC
SRINAGAR — The administration on Friday gave charge of Principal Government Medical College (GMC) to Dr Kaiser Ahmad Kaul, days after Jammu and Kashmir High Court chided the government for not replacing Dr Samia Rashid despite quashing of a cabinet order by it. “Consequent upon the directions given by the Chief Secretary, J&K, Dr Kaiser Ahmad […]
Shopian Gunfight: Bodies of slain militants handed over to families
Srinagar : Bodies of slain militants who were earlier killed in an encounter at Adkhara area of Imam Sahab in south Kashmir’s Shopian district were handed over to families for last rites. A Police officer told GNS that the bodies of the slain militants namely Lateef Dar alias Tiger of Dogripora Pulwama, Tariq Molvi of […]
NIA summons Geelani’s grandson on May 6
Srinagar : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued second summon to Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani’s grandson, Anees-ul-Islam Shah for questioning. Anees is a son of incarcerated Hurriyat (G) leader Altaf Shah (Fantoosh). According to a summon, a copy of which lies with KNS reads that Anees has been asked to appear for […]
Modi only PM since 1996 who failed to hold Assembly elections in JK on time: Omar
Srinagar : Hitting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his failure to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on time, National Conference (NC) vice president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah Friday said that he (Modi) talks about IPL, but forgets his failure in Kashmir. In a tweet, Omar said, “Why is the Hon […]
